Housekeeper

About the role

The Retreat at Lady's Island is seeking Housekeepers to join their team on a part‑time basis. The Housekeeper performs all housekeeping activities such as dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, laundry, shampooing carpets, scrubbing bathrooms, cleaning counters, taking out the trash and cleaning windows. Responsibilities also include restocking common area bistro’s and bathrooms, resident rooms and bathrooms with the appropriate paper products and hand soap.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed cleaning worksheet/checklist for each room and common area
• Responsible for the set‑up and mixing of water and detergents, in proper containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Clean community common area and resident room(s) floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming
• Steam clean or shampoo carpet
• Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment which include moving furniture around
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaner, sponges and squeegees
• Make adjustments to heating, cooling and ventilation system which may include changing filters
• Gather and empty trash
• Remove debris from outdoor porches, parking lot and dumpster area
• Ensure all bathrooms (common area, resident) are stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex and liquid soap
• Replace light bulbs throughout the community
• Ensure all suites that have 2 residents residing are cleaned twice a week
• Notify supervisor, by documenting in the maintenance log and housekeeping checklist, concerning the need for major repairs or additions to the building operating systems

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• One (1) year of job‑related experience

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Ability to multi‑task and manage stress
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for peak service delivery days and times
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication